North Parramatta

An assessment of population growth drivers in North Parramatta reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, North Parramatta's population is estimated at around 12,484 people. This reflects an increase of 420 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,064 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 41 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,368 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, North Parramatta is forecasted to have a significant population increase in the top quartile of national statistical areas, with an expected expansion of 4,129 persons over 17 years, reflecting a total increase of 33.0%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in North Parramatta, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

North Parramatta has experienced around 30 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years from FY18 to FY22. This totals an estimated 150 homes. As of FY26, 21 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, indicating that new supply may be keeping up with demand and offering good choice for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $546,000. In FY26, $34.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta has significantly less development activity, which is 67.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's development activity is also under the national average, indicating its established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 27.0% standalone homes and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, showing a trend toward denser development which appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

North Parramatta shows a developed market with around 350 people per dwelling approval. Future projections estimate North Parramatta adding 4,125 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

North Parramatta has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 55 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include Cosmopolitan by Deicorp in Parramatta, Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct, and Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1). Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in North Parramatta has been broadly consistent with national averages

North Parramatta has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are strongly represented, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 7,929 residents were in work. The unemployment rate was 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety showed notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Construction employed only 6.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, indicated by the count of Census working population to local population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force increased by 3.4%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer further insight into potential future demand within North Parramatta. These projections suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, with industry-specific growth rates varying significantly. Applying these projections to North Parramatta's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows North Parramatta's median income is $51,496 and average income is $63,619. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $57,990 (median) and $71,641 (average), based on a 12.61% growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranks North Parramatta's personal income at the 63rd percentile ($874 weekly) and household income at the 47th percentile. Income brackets indicate 33.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week (4,132 people). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 79.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

North Parramatta features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Parramatta's dwelling structure in 2016 (latest Census) had 24.3% houses and 75.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Parramatta was 17.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.5% and rented at 55.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,054, below Sydney metro's $2,167. Median weekly rent was $390, compared to Sydney metro's $420. Nationally, North Parramatta's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,054 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were $390 compared to the national figure of $375.

North Parramatta features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.4% of all households, including 28.2% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.6%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 5.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

North Parramatta demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in North Parramatta is notably high with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent with 26.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (14.8%). Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.5% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 6.9% in tertiary education. North Parramatta has a robust network of schools educating approximately 4,813 students. There are 7 schools in total, including 4 primary and 3 K-12 schools. The area functions as an education hub with 38.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 18.0. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

North Parramatta has 82 active public transport stops, operating a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 60 individual routes, collectively providing 6,661 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 100 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 951 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 81 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in North Parramatta is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

North Parramatta shows better-than-average health outcomes, with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages.

However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions. Approximately 52% of North Parramatta's total population (~6,505 people) has private health cover, slightly above the average for SA2 areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (7.8%) and asthma (6.3%), with 73.4% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 79.0%. North Parramatta has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (14.6%, or 1,822 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.5%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

North Parramatta is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Parramatta has a high level of cultural diversity, with 49.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in North Parramatta, comprising 49.9% of people. Hinduism makes up 10.1% of the population, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 28.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (21.1%), English (14.1%), and Australian (13.9%). Notably, Lebanese (5.9%) and Korean (2.1%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.5% and 1.5%, respectively. However, Indian population at 8.1% is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 18.4%.

North Parramatta's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in North Parramatta was close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years at the time of reference. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the current period, the population aged 65-74 increased from 7.5% to 8.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 decreased from 11.4% to 10.0%, and those aged 35-44 dropped from 19.1% to 18.0%. By 2041, North Parramatta is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 119%, reaching 1,178 people from a previous total of 536.